FAU FAU University History and Traditions 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What was FAU's distinction as Florida's first public university when it opened in 1964?
- First university designed for upper-division and graduate students only (Correct answer)
- First coeducational university
- First university with online courses
- First university with a medical school
Correct answer: First university designed for upper-division and graduate students only
When FAU opened in 1964, it was Florida's first public upper-division university, serving only juniors, seniors, and graduate students.
Question 2: What is the name of FAU's on-campus football stadium?
- FAU Stadium (Correct answer)
- Howard Schnellenberger Field
- Boca Raton Stadium
- Owl Stadium
Correct answer: FAU Stadium
FAU Stadium (also known as Howard Schnellenberger Field) is the home of FAU Owls football on the Boca Raton campus.
Question 3: Which FAU campus is home to the Scripps Research Institute Florida and the Max Planck Florida Institute?
- Jupiter Campus (Correct answer)
- Boca Raton Campus
- Davie Campus
- Fort Lauderdale Campus
Correct answer: Jupiter Campus
FAU's Jupiter Campus hosts world-renowned research institutions including Scripps Research Institute Florida and Max Planck Florida Institute.
Question 4: What is the name of FAU's student newspaper?
- The University Press (Correct answer)
- The FAU Owl
- The Boca Tribune
- The Atlantic Voice
Correct answer: The University Press
The University Press is FAU's independent student newspaper, serving the campus community since 1971.
Question 5: Which college at FAU is named after a prominent Florida businessman and philanthropist?
- Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
- Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
- Both A and B (Correct answer)
- Neither A nor B
Correct answer: Both A and B
Both the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine and the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters are named after prominent philanthropists who donated to FAU.
Question 6: Approximately how many students are enrolled at FAU across all its campuses?
- Over 30,000 (Correct answer)
- Under 10,000
- About 15,000
- About 20,000
Correct answer: Over 30,000
FAU enrolls over 30,000 students across its multiple campuses, making it one of Florida's largest public universities.
FAU FAU University History and Traditions 2
What was FAU's distinction as Florida's first public university when it opened in 1964?